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EXTENSION CORD TO ELECTRICAL OUTLET (FIGURE 7)

1. Place most of the extension cord close to the electrical outlet, out

of the path of the mower. Attach extension cord to mower.

2. Start in direction where extension cord side of mower is closest to

the outlet. Begin mowing in the area closest to the outlet and mow
in a back and forth manner. Note the cord is kept on cut portion of
lawn and out of the path of the mower. (FIGURE 7)

3. Avoid mowing in circles as cord will be harder to manage.

NOTE: The cutting height range for your mower is 1 in. - 3-1/2 in.
25.4mm - 88.9mm

WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 8)

BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS, TURN OFF, WAIT FOR

BLADE TO STOP AND UNPLUG MOWER.

2. Your mower features the Black & Decker single lever wheel height

adjust system. This system will adjust all four wheels at the same
time. Mower adjusts from 1 to 3 1/2 in. (25.4mm - 88.9mm) with six
increments.

3. Place your left hand on the height adjust handle and your right hand

on the lower handle as shown in Figure 8.

4. Pull height adjust handle away from mower, and re-set in the

desired height adjust position. (See recommended cutting height by
grass type under

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

) Rotating the

height adjust towards the front of the mower lowers the cutting
height, and rotating towards the rear raises the cutting height.

DISCHARGING

The mower is designed to disperse the clippings back to the lawn.
1. Discharging may be necessary if the grass fills the optional bag too

quickly.

2. Clippings may be further dispersed, if needed, by blowing them with

a yard blower.

3. In heavy grass conditions, a narrower pass may be required

CAUTION:

Do not attempt to unclog the blade chamber by

dropping or tapping the mower on the ground. This can damage the
mower.

OPTIONAL GRASS BAG (AVAILABLE AS AN OPTION AT EXTRA
COST)

It is recommended to bag the clippings for the first few spring
mowings and the last mowing of the season to discourage
diseases.

1. Bagging the clipping is sometimes preferred to reduce tracking of

clippings into pools, hot tubs, and homes.

2. Clippings can be added to your compost bin and used later for a

natural fertilizer.

CLEANING AND STORAGE

DANGER: Be sure the mower is unplugged and the blade has

stopped.

Remove and clean any debris from the outside of the mower and
inside of guard before storage. Store under cover. See

MAINTENANCE

section.

Cleaning out the underside of the mower is done easiest immediately
after mowing

(ENSURE MOWER IS UNPLUGGED AND BLADE HAS

STOPPED)

. A rag, crumpled newspaper or paper towels, can be used

to wipe out caked clippings. Be careful of sharp edges of blade.
A clean mowing deck improves the efficiency of the blade and
maintains high performance. When cleaning, DO NOT immerse mower
in water or squirt it with a hose or pressure washer. Use only mild soap
and damp cloth to clean the mower. Never let any liquid get inside the
mower; never immerse any part of the mower into a liquid.

NOTE:

Do not store the mower on or adjacent to fertilizers or

chemicals. Such storage can cause rapid corrosion to metal parts.

RECOMMENDED APPROXIMATE CUTTING HEIGHT

The cutting height should be higher in hot weather or shade , and
lower for the last mow before winter.

CUTTING HEIGHT POSITIONS
Position

Cut

1 (LOW)

1 in. (25.4mm)

1-1/2 in. (38.1mm)

2 in. (50.8mm)

2-1/2 in. (63.5mm)